A Warm Welcome

A Warm Welcome

Sometimes the best projects are made successful by the simplest items. The key to pulling off this gorgeous wreath: toothpicks. Use them to secure the corks to a 14-inch foam base, staggering directions to give the finished product a funky look.

A Warm Welcome

Sometimes the best projects are made successful by the simplest items. The key to pulling off this gorgeous wreath: toothpicks. Use them to secure the corks to a 14-inch foam base, staggering directions to give the finished product a funky look.

Heads Up

We never would have guessed that wine corks dangling from an old fan grate could look so elegant. Believe it or not, this chandelier was assembled (mostly) with thrift-store finds, costing less than $15.

Fine Dining

Armed with basic tools like a hot glue gun and a utility knife you, too, can fashion a placemat out of discarded corks. If you’re not a vino lover, shop online for corks or start hosting more dinner parties.

On Display

If you subscribe to idea of “everything in its place,” you’ll love this jewelry organizer made with an 8- by 10-inch frame and a mix of wine and champagne corks. Got more accessories than this little guy can handle? Display your go-to pieces here and stash the rest in a traditional box.